See pictures from the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe town centre

A mascot race was held as part of the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe town centre (Image: David Haber/scunthorpelive)

Games, activities, music and even a mascot race formed part of an end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe town centre.

The event, organised by North Lincolnshire Council, encouraged families to get involved in a range of free activities while out shopping.

Attractions were spread out across the town centre on Wednesday, August 28, including a bowling alley, old fashioned games and pop-up information stalls at St John's Market.

The 20-21 Visual Arts centre and North Lincolnshire Museum also put on free activities as part of the event and children were able to go on a compost safari on Cole Street, encountering the minibeasts that live in a home compost bin thanks to magnifying glasses.

Mark the Market Meerkat, Ongo Bear and Bill the Burglar were among the mascots battling it out in a race along Jubilee Way, while emergency services and community groups were also represented at the extravaganza.

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Action from the mascot race held along Jubilee Way

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Fun on the Scunthorpe Lions stand at the end of summer extravaganza

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Action from the mascot race at the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe

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The mascot race at the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe town centre

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The end of summer extravaganza was held in Scunthorpe town centre

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A mascot race was held as part of the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe town centre

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Deputy mayor of North Lincolnshire Peter Clark meets Burglar Bill at the end of summer extravaganza

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Smiles from the Family Information Service stand, from left Fiona Laminman, Nicola Raines and Chiara Griffiths

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Action from the mascot race at the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe

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Ryan Twells tries the bowling alley at the end of summer extravaganza in Scunthorpe